Autism Ideas in Midlothian

The Grapevine team will be running a series of information sessions that will be available to disabled people and partner organisations.

We are offering three sessions on various aspects of welfare benefits; These sessions will cover carers’ benefits, an overview of basic benefits for those new to the system, and more information about the devolved disability benefits which Social Security Scotland offers, including child disability payment. All information sessions will be delivered online with time for questions.  
 
Carers Benefits 
When: Thursday 20^th January from 11am-12 noon
This session will cover all the different types of benefits available to carers, changes to carers benefits and where you can go for more support. 
Please contract Christele Geuffroy to book your place:
by phone:   07495642611
by email:     Christele.Geuffroy@lothiancil.org.uk

Basic Welfare Benefits
When: Friday 28^th January 11am – 12 noon
This session will give people more information about who can apply for basic benefits, what they are for, and how to apply.  This will include information about what Grapevine can and can’t offer support with.
Please contract Alasdair Vickers to book your place:
by phone:   07518 582729
by email:    Alasdair.Vickers@lothiancil.org.uk
 
Social Security Scotland Devolved Disability Benefits  
When: Thursday 3^rd February 10-11am
This session will cover the 3 main disability benefits which will be changing and administered by Social Security Scotland within the next 3 years.  It will explain how the new benefits will be different, the timeline for the changes and how to apply.
Please contact Heather Pentler to book your place:
by phone:   07517 840600
by email:     Heather.Pentler@lothiancil.org.uk
 
The Grapevine team can offer alternative dates for larger groups.  Please get in touch with the organiser using the details above or alternatively contact Grapevine by phone at 0131 475 2370 or email us at Grapevine@lothiancil.org.uk.